monarch Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, cloud713 said: Ah, I missed that.. was just trying to tie your post into this topic since the image of the mural you linked seemed off topic/is on the Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites building. ^^^ AVENIDA HOUSTON along with it's many areas of art, is considered a very integral part of the DOWNTOWN CONVENTION DISTRICT. HAMPTON INN/HOMEWOOD SUITES resides within the DOWNTOWN CONVENTION DISTRICT. many of GONZO'S exemplary art exhibits often reside within the AVENIDA HOUSTON/DOWNTOWN CONVENTION DISTRICT. therefore, not "off-topic" and very easily comprehensible as per our many HAIF patrons..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 20 minutes ago, monarch said: ^^^ AVENIDA HOUSTON along with it's many areas of art, is considered a very integral part of the DOWNTOWN CONVENTION DISTRICT. HAMPTON INN/HOMEWOOD SUITES resides within the DOWNTOWN CONVENTION DISTRICT. many of GONZO'S exemplary art exhibits often reside within the AVENIDA HOUSTON/DOWNTOWN CONVENTION DISTRICT. therefore, not "off-topic" and very easily comprehensible as per our many HAIF patrons..... Well, technically this thread is only for the Avenida Houston promenade, the convention center itself, and the GHP Building next door. Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites has its own thread on this forum, hence why it would be considered "off topic".. but im not trying to nit pick, was just trying to help you out. The discussion does often get side tracked into the other developments in the area though, since as you say, they are part of the overall Convention District. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted June 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2017 ^^^ absolutely gorgeous AVENIDA HOUSTON... WOW! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) On 5/27/2017 at 0:32 PM, cloud713 said: Well, technically this thread is only for the Avenida Houston promenade, the convention center itself, and the GHP Building next door. Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites has its own thread on this forum, hence why it would be considered "off topic".. but im not trying to nit pick, was just trying to help you out. The discussion does often get side tracked into the other developments in the area though, since as you say, they are part of the overall Convention District. This is the 'going up' section, I think, outside of one restaurant in the office building, all the construction is done and there's nothing else going up, if you want to get real nit picky, the argument could be made that everything posted in here from the superbowl onward should be moved to a thread in the downtown sub-forum. It's an online message board though, not a dictatorship, so maybe it's okay In other news, outside of the first few weeks, has anyone seen the fountain actually moving? I've only ever seen it lit and fountaining, but not moving. Is it broken already, or do they just not have it on except for special occasions? Edited June 5, 2017 by samagon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I think they shut it down if there's wind or rain or something - I've seen it on as much as I've seen it off. There is an emergency stop button, and I suspect that it might be pressed a lot more than just for emergencies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 There's a lot of interesting comments and great pictures on this thread, but every time I see someone remark on this my first thought is "is the glass box getting taller!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Done @CrockpotandGravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeopleAreStrange Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Looks great! Hopefully, I'll be there later this summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The Rustic is coming-- Summer 2018 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have pics from Buds but am having problems uploading them. It tells me I've used the maximum amount of space. Can someone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 you have to post them to flikr or imgur or some site like that, then post the link to the picture here. this website gives limited picture upload space to members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Talked with the main contractor today of the Kulture restaurant, he said their part will be done in a couple weeks then the kitchen crew and the new employees will take over with an expected opening in late August or early September opening. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 On Houston First Corporation's July 20 Board of Directors agenda: Consideration and possible approval of a lease for KHOU Downtown Avenida Digital Studio located at the George R. Brown Convention Center. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 That's gonna be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) I'm excited about all the transformations that's happening around downtown, with The Rustic breaking ground in a few wks, it's really going to livin up that part near the Convention Center. http://m.chron.com/neighborhood/bellaire/business/article/Avenida-Houston-to-add-new-restaurant-art-11297609.php Edited July 28, 2017 by JoninATX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 oops posted it on another thread and then i saw that you posted it here... but yeah this is going to be a great addition to downtown!!! cant wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, JoninATX said: I'm excited about all the transformations that's happening around downtown, with The Rustic breaking ground in a few wks, it's really going to livin up that part near the Convention Center. http://m.chron.com/neighborhood/bellaire/business/article/Avenida-Houston-to-add-new-restaurant-art-11297609.php Color me a bit cynical about this project being successful in Houston. I love all of Texas' cities, but each is so unique...like very different members of the same family...fwiw my daughter just landed her first job in Dallas and lives in Uptown, and the vibe couldn't be more "opposite" Houston. While The Rustic has done well in Uptown Dallas, I'm not so sure it's larger than life, everything's bigger in Texas, honkey tonk vibe will do well in Houston's more laid back, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Not wanting it to fail by any means, but just not sure. Edited July 28, 2017 by quietstorm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Is the Rustic to be in the lot which is wrapped by the convention center service ramp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 5:35 PM, quietstorm said: Color me a bit cynical about this project being successful in Houston. I love all of Texas' cities, but each is so unique...like very different members of the same family...fwiw my daughter just landed her first job in Dallas and lives in Uptown, and the vibe couldn't be more "opposite" Houston. While The Rustic has done well in Uptown Dallas, I'm not so sure it's larger than life, everything's bigger in Texas, honkey tonk vibe will do well in Houston's more laid back, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Not wanting it to fail by any means, but just not sure. I agree with this to the point that there currently isn't a centrally located venue with a honky tonk vibe that routinely has Texas Country artists. I'm sure this place will do just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 5:35 PM, quietstorm said: Color me a bit cynical about this project being successful in Houston. I love all of Texas' cities, but each is so unique...like very different members of the same family...fwiw my daughter just landed her first job in Dallas and lives in Uptown, and the vibe couldn't be more "opposite" Houston. While The Rustic has done well in Uptown Dallas, I'm not so sure it's larger than life, everything's bigger in Texas, honkey tonk vibe will do well in Houston's more laid back, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Not wanting it to fail by any means, but just not sure. I'm sure it will survive. This will give tourist who's visiting Houston a true taste of Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 hours ago, JoninATX said: I'm sure it will survive. This will give tourist who's visiting Houston a true taste of Texas. Or a caricature of Texas. I have never been to this place. But from the look of it it strikes me as a "urban, up-market, honky tonk". I may be wrong be that's what I see in the renderings. I am sure it will be a fun place, don't get me wrong. But if this place is what I think it is, is that really a "true taste of" what Texas is? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Kulture is hiring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) On 6/22/2017 at 7:50 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: Updated renderings of The Rustic opening at 1836 Polk St Old posts about The Rustic here. I thought the Rustic was going to be on Richmond Ave in Galleria area. I saw it yesterday. Edited July 31, 2017 by htownbro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted August 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2017 ^^^ who would have ever thought that something this beautiful could end up in the downtown houston convention district? it just doesn't get any better than this...... 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 ^^^ another EASY, BREEZY, BEAUTIFUL day of quiet and color at AVENIDA HOUSTON....... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Kulture looks pretty close opening very soon. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Great news. i guess that they only missed opening for the Super Bowl by a lil’ bit. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 14 hours ago, UtterlyUrban said: Great news. i guess that they only missed opening for the Super Bowl by a lil’ bit. At least they have the 2018 nba finals and world series to look forward to. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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